musicWATCH | The Sounds

formed: circa 90's
from: Helsingborg, Sweden
type of music: post new wave rock, Blondie + Missing Persons influence

current release: Dying to Say This to You (Album release: March 21, 2006)

The Sounds' second LP includes producer Jeff Saltzman (who helmed the Killers' "Hot Fuss"), with additional production from Scratchie Records co-owners James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins, A Perfect Circle) and Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne, Ivy) and mixer Paul Q. Kolderie (Radiohead, Pixies, Hole).

mp3: The Sounds- "Painted By Numbers"

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